chinese new year

Dear Margot,
today is the first day of the chinese new year. Well, as a tradition in my family, last night, my family and i went to dinner at Grandma's house (Dad's mum's house). As usual, Auntie Esther, Uncle Edmond, Auntie Kim, Grandma, uncle Ashley, Auntie Emilyn and my cousins Tristan, Jared, Adam, Nicole and Lynette were there. this year was particularly unusual as there were very few people. I found that very strange. Never the less, i still enjoyed myself throughly. I really enjoyed catching up with Lynette who i have not spoken to for ages. It was wonderful seeing Nicole again as i hardly ever see her. To spice up the night, Tristan, Jared and Adam were playing with their toys and other games like catching. To watch them brought a smile to my face as it reminded me of how i used to be like 10 years ago. i miss those days very much where i could fool around, play, have fun and talk nonsense all day long. Sometimes, i do enjoy doing so onece in a while.
I played Uncle Ashley's Ibanez Artist which is a guitar. I think it is very lovely guitar and is for a person with an aquired taste but unfortunately, it weighs a ton. this is the second year in a row that i played the Artist. The sound of an Artist is a world apart from my Fender Strat. the Fender's sound is extremely defined and bright. The Artist's sound is heavy, dark and deep. the neck of a Strat is thin and the frets are tall but on the Artist, the neck is rounded and the frets are short. Because the Strat and the Artist aare so different in their sounds, they are often used for different purposes. The Strat would be used for rock, blues and punk. The Artist on the other hand is more for Jazz, Blues and older songs like those by the Beetles.

Today, my family and I went visiting. We visited all my grandparents, Uncle Cecil's Dad and Mum, Uncle Hock Lye and Auntie Jean,Taw Kor Poh, Mr lee (Mum's ex boss), Ipo Clarice (Dad's aunt) and i think thats about it. This was all very enjoyable. this Chinese New Year is a record because i actually wore a long sleeved shirt and black lnog pants and black shoes. however in previous years, i would wear a shirt and long pants and any shoes that passed the test of Mum and Dad.

Since its very late now, i should feed my dogs. Good night and see you tomorrow
Yours,
An Ren